Fabio Mastrangelo is the Principal Conductor of the Sinfonica ARTica Orchestra of the Republic of Sakha Philharmonic and the Artistic Director of the Camerata Soloists Chamber Orchestra at the Novosibirsk State Philharmonic. Mastrangelo was born in Bari, Italy, and he began his musical career first learning how to play the piano at only five years old. He went on to... read full bio
Davy Liu is an artist who has previously worked for Disney as an animator. Although Liu’s name isn’t immediately noticeable, many people have enjoyed his work over the years as an animator. He has worked as an animator for films which include “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “Mulan,” and “Beauty and the Beast.” While growing up, Liu always had a love... read full bio
Fans of the hit HBO series The Sopranos will instantly recognize Federico Castelluccio, the actor who plays Furio Giunta, a pony-tailed Neapolitan enforcer best known for his forbidden tryst with Tony's wife, Carmella (and having to high-tail it out of the country as a result).There are many actors who happen to be painters. Federico is a rare breed who's just... read full bio
Since graduating from college in 1963, Twyla Tharp has choreographed more than one hundred thirty-five dances, five Hollywood movies, directed and choreographed three Broadway shows, written two books and received one Tony Award, two Emmy Awards, seventeen honorary doctorates, the Vietnam Veterans of America President's Award, the 2004 National Medal of the Arts and many grants including the John D.... read full bio
Not your typical keynote speaker, Erik Wahl is unique. He is a well-known author, entrepreneur, graffiti artist, and philanthropist who has revolutionized the idea of making a strong point on stage. Erik has become one of the most in-demand corporate speakers worldwide by drawing on his distinctive background as both a businessman and an artist. Erik is unique in that he... read full bio
Scott Adams is best known as the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, the immensely popular comic creation launched in 1989. The strip is enjoyed daily by 150 million people in 1,900 newspapers, in 56 countries. Adams has a unique track record of creating success in a variety of diverse businesses. The Dilbert comic strip was Adams’ first attempt at... read full bio
Naomi Gittoes is an inventive underwater performance-artist as well as an artist, designer, yoga and meditation instructor, cave diver, dive master and free-diving instructor. In addition to giving workshops fusing yoga, free diving, meditation and art, Naomi has shown paintings and conducted performances for audiences all over the world. She has also served as an artist in residence and a live event artist.... read full bio
Todd McFarlane is the genius behind the comic book Spawn. He started his work as a cartoon artist at Marvel comics where he wrote comics for Spider-Man. He then left Marvel to launch his own company. In recent years, McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys, whose meticulously detailed action figures have... read full bio
Recent years have found her returning both to music and visual art. A musical, New York Rock, is due for production. A one-woman art exhibit which debuted at the Whitney in 1989, then toured galleries around the world, began a revival of her work; which was spurred on by the Rykodisc release of OnoBox.... read full bio
Luchita Hurtado is a painter. She was married to artist and collector Wolfgang Paalen and together they lived and traveled through Mexico meeting famous artists along the way. She started her career as a fashion illustrator for Conde Nast and as a muralist for Lord & Taylor. Along the way she became friends with artists such as, Isamu Noguchi, Gordon... read full bio
Rembrandt Flores is an accomplished creative director and visual artist based in Los Angeles, California. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Flores has earned a reputation as a visionary who consistently delivers exceptional work that captivates and inspires. Born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles, Flores developed a passion for art at a young age, and... read full bio
Rem Koolhaas is regarded as one of the most brilliant, adventurous and imaginative architects in the world. He is one of the most prominent architects in the world and was awarded the coveted Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2000. Rem didn't start out as an architect by creating a physical structure, but rather by authoring a book. His book Delirious New York is... read full bio
Mixed media artist Alex Meade is recognized for her portraits painted on the human body and set against painted backgrounds, that when photographed, have the effect of collapsing depth and turning real life people into seemingly 2D works of art. The result is walking, talking 3D paintings that confuse how the eye processes objects in space. In event and exhibition... read full bio
Robert Irwin is an Australian television personality and wildlife photographer who is the son of the late Steve Irwin. Robert has been the host of “Robert’s Real Life Adventures”, has co-hosted the television series “Wild But True” and stars in the television series “Crikey! It’s the Irwins”. As a photographer, Irwin is an award winning nature photographer who travels the... read full bio
Kat Von D is an American tatto artist, television personality and entrepreneur who was born in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. When Kat was only four years old, her and her family moved to California and she grew up in Colton, California. She began learning how to play the piano at six years old and by the time she was 14... read full bio
Diane von Furstenberg first entered the fashion world with a suitcase full of jersey dresses. Two years later, she created the wrap dress, which came to symbolize power and independence for an entire generation of women. Within four years, she had sold over a million of the dresses and was featured on the cover of Newsweek. After a hiatus from... read full bio
Sam Taylor-Johnson, known professionally as Sam Taylor-Wood, is an English filmmaker, photographer and visual artist. Shes best known for directing the blockbuster hit, Fifty Shades of Grey, which was the second-highest-grossing film by a female director. She began her career in fine art photography before finding her passion for video works. Taylor-Wood released Travesty of a Mockery and Pent-Up as... read full bio
Maryanne Chisholm is a 57-year-old artist who has made a name for herself in the world of surreal painting and illustration. With over 100,000 followers across various social media platforms, she has gained recognition for her unique style and captivating artwork. Maryanne's work has been showcased internationally, including at the Stratosphere exhibition in 2022 at NFT.NYC. She has been featured and... read full bio
Christel Chan is a talented illustrator and designer with a passion for creating beautiful and impactful works of art. She was born and raised in Hong Kong and later moved to Vancouver, Canada, to pursue her artistic dreams. In 2018, she graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts, with a concentration in Illustration, from Emily Carr University of Art +... read full bio
Kristin Silva is the founder and creative director of Studio Quiche LLC, a design and branding agency based in New York City. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Kristin has established herself as a leading designer and creative strategist. Kristin's passion for design and branding began during her time at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she... read full bio
